A Dip in the Poole is an excellent book for those who want to improve their writing skills, especially in short stories. It contains various themes and styles of writing from different notable authors, making it unique and distinctive in learning how to construct plots, introduce characters, and handle themes. The comprehensive guide in answering questions and writing essays will also benefit students in their writing process. Highly recommended for aspiring writers who want to master their craft.

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When you take A Dip in the Poole you will find a collection of stories covering a wide range of themes and styles that have been chosen for their readability and variety as writing models. As an anthology, A Dip in the Poole encourages students to explore how different authors construct plots, use language, introduce characters and handle themes. A comprehensive guide to answering questions and writing essays will assist students with their own writing, particularly as they work through the graded activities following each story. Contributors include: Roald Dahl, Ray Bradbury, Doris Lessing, Judith Wright, Somerset Maugham, Alan Marshall and more...

Author: Edited By John Stevens
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 177
Publisher: Oxford University Press Australia
Publication Date: 13 Jul 1990

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